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Chemistry in Illinois

Chemistry Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 80,290 people employed in jobs related to a Chemistry degree, compared to 2,222,680 nationwide.

Chemistry Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Illinois

Chemistry grads earn an average of $92,476 in the state and $94,668 nationwide.

Chemistry Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer Chemistry degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $77,119 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 5% of applicants. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,662 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,249 after earning their degree at this institution. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 72%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,902 a year. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,159 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Chemistry Careers in IL

Some of the careers Chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 14% $80,685
Chemical Technicians 12% $60,181
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $83,485
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Forensic Science Technicians 9% $85,117
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $132,227
Industrial Ecologists 9% $83,212
Computer and Information Research Scientists 8% $61,002
Data Scientists 8% $106,295
Food Science Technicians 7% $100,898
Climate Change Policy Analysts 7% $46,198
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 7% $69,509

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Chemistry.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Physics 12,910
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,622
General Physical Sciences 2,661
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,580
Atmospheric Sciences 1,341
Materials Sciences 650
Other Physical Science 422
Physics and Astronomy 39

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